Palm and Treo Hacks

How This Book Is Organized

The book is divided into several chapters, organized by subject:

Chapter 1, Managing Information

This chapter explores the dusty corners of the basic applications (Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and MemoPad). Palm devices are all about information—storing information at a moment’s notice and retrieving it later when you need it. These hacks will make you more efficient and help you get the most out of the basic applications.

Chapter 2, Palm Applications

Are you interested in astronomy? Do you manage complicated projects? The applications chapter focuses on using your Palm device to support specialized uses. Each hack covers a single area and shows you how to use your Palm device to support that.

Chapter 3, Play Games

You could write a whole book on gaming hacks (like Gaming Hacks by Simon Carless, O’Reilly, 2005). This chapter covers a range of gaming topics from using Palm devices to support traditional pen-and-paper role-playing to multiplayer games to classic games. After all, Palm devices aren’t just for work.

Chapter 4, Multimedia

A Palm device is really a general-purpose computer. Most people think “PDA” or “smartphone” and limit their expectations. But a Palm device can provide entertainment as well as being a tool for managing information. With a Palm device you can read electronic books, listen to music, or even watch videos. A Palm device may not be as good as a dedicated device for these functions, but it has the advantage of versatility. ...